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1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.2.3Volunteer Work in Japanhttps://www.mobal.com/blog/charity/volunteer-work-in-japan/
https://www.mobal.com/blog/charity/volunteer-work-in-japan/#respondFri, 13 Sep 2019 14:06:06 +0000https://www.mobal.com/blog/?p=14309A Japanese Pastime Japan is portrayed as fast paced, always moving, with little time for anything apart from work. Children go to cram schools, businessmen work long hours, and housewives watch the children all day long. However, there is an almost secret subculture that is pervasive throughout Japan. The volunteer communities! I know what many …

]]>https://www.mobal.com/blog/charity/volunteer-work-in-japan/feed/0Tokyo 2020: Everything Japan Travelers Need To Knowhttps://www.mobal.com/blog/japan/tokyo-2020-everything-japan-travelers-need-to-know/
https://www.mobal.com/blog/japan/tokyo-2020-everything-japan-travelers-need-to-know/#respondFri, 13 Sep 2019 09:46:27 +0000https://www.mobal.com/blog/?p=14279In 2020, Tokyo will host one of the biggest sporting events in the world — the 2020 Summer Olympics. To prepare for it, the city has done many renovations of old buildings and construction of new stadiums and improvements on the public transportation system to make getting around easier and more convenient for visitors coming …

]]>https://www.mobal.com/blog/japan/tokyo-2020-everything-japan-travelers-need-to-know/feed/0Moving to Japan? Here’s 8 Important Things You Should Knowhttps://www.mobal.com/blog/japan/moving-to-japan-heres-8-important-things-you-should-know/
https://www.mobal.com/blog/japan/moving-to-japan-heres-8-important-things-you-should-know/#respondWed, 28 Aug 2019 14:07:46 +0000https://www.mobal.com/blog/?p=14265If you are moving to Japan for work or school, short-term or long-term, you have to make several preparations in order for you to get through the challenges of being in a foreign country. Various factors, such as culture shock, language barrier, and homesickness, can bring so much stress and pressure, and these can make …

]]>https://www.mobal.com/blog/japan/moving-to-japan-heres-8-important-things-you-should-know/feed/0Japan’s Dragon Routehttps://www.mobal.com/blog/japan/japans-dragon-route/
https://www.mobal.com/blog/japan/japans-dragon-route/#respondThu, 22 Aug 2019 08:42:29 +0000https://www.mobal.com/blog/?p=14255Take the road less travelled to discover the beauty of Japan- follow the Dragon! The Dragon Route is the alternative tourist path to the well-worn “Golden Route” which covers Tokyo from Kyoto. Known in Japanese as “Shoryudo” the Dragon Route cuts across the main Japanese island from north to south – an area that is …

]]>https://www.mobal.com/blog/japan/japans-dragon-route/feed/0Find the Rugby Action in Yokohama!https://www.mobal.com/blog/japan/find-the-rugby-action-in-yokohama/
https://www.mobal.com/blog/japan/find-the-rugby-action-in-yokohama/#respondWed, 21 Aug 2019 13:55:55 +0000https://www.mobal.com/blog/?p=14250Rugby fans plotting a trip to Japan have already been put through the wringer- and that was just to get a match ticket! Others are already in their cars re-enacting an episode of the Wacky Races in a bid to be in Japan in a few weeks time. All share the same goal- wanting to …

]]>https://www.mobal.com/blog/japan/find-the-rugby-action-in-yokohama/feed/0How to Spend 7 Days in Okinawahttps://www.mobal.com/blog/japan/how-to-spend-7-days-in-okinawa/
https://www.mobal.com/blog/japan/how-to-spend-7-days-in-okinawa/#respondMon, 05 Aug 2019 12:09:58 +0000https://www.mobal.com/blog/?p=14094Japan’s southernmost prefecture, Okinawa is made up of four main island groups —- Okinawa Islands, Miyako Islands, Yaeyama Islands, and Daito Islands — all with an abundance of scenic natural landscapes and waterscapes and diverse flora and fauna to see, and fun and enjoyable activities to do. If you have a one-week vacation coming up …

]]>https://www.mobal.com/blog/japan/how-to-spend-7-days-in-okinawa/feed/0Layover at Haneda Airport? Here’s 5 Things To Dohttps://www.mobal.com/blog/japan/layover-at-haneda-airport-heres-5-things-to-do/
https://www.mobal.com/blog/japan/layover-at-haneda-airport-heres-5-things-to-do/#respondMon, 05 Aug 2019 10:51:48 +0000https://www.mobal.com/blog/?p=14091Are you worried that you will be bored out of your senses during your several hours of layover at Haneda Airport? Haneda Airport is Japan’s busiest airport, handling more than 60 million domestic and international passengers every year. It is situated less than 30 minutes away from central Tokyo, so you will have plenty of …

]]>https://www.mobal.com/blog/japan/layover-at-haneda-airport-heres-5-things-to-do/feed/0Layover at Narita Airport? Here’s 4 Things To Dohttps://www.mobal.com/blog/japan/layover-at-narita-airport-heres-4-things-to-do/
https://www.mobal.com/blog/japan/layover-at-narita-airport-heres-4-things-to-do/#respondMon, 05 Aug 2019 10:46:55 +0000https://www.mobal.com/blog/?p=14085Do you have a layover at Narita Airport and are wondering how to make the most out of your limited time there? About 60 kilometers away from central Tokyo, Narita Airport is one of Japan’s biggest airports. Everyday, it operates many domestic and international flights, making it one of the busiest in the world too. …

]]>https://www.mobal.com/blog/japan/layover-at-narita-airport-heres-4-things-to-do/feed/0Must-Know Tips for Travelers to the 2020 Tokyo Olympicshttps://www.mobal.com/blog/japan/tips-for-travelers-to-2020-tokyo-olympics/
https://www.mobal.com/blog/japan/tips-for-travelers-to-2020-tokyo-olympics/#respondMon, 05 Aug 2019 09:14:42 +0000https://www.mobal.com/blog/?p=14077Over the last few years, Tokyo has been renovating old stadiums, building new structures, and improving public transportation, to boost ease and convenience for visitors from all over the world who are coming for the 2020 Summer Olympics. If you plan to go to Japan for the Olympics, you should also make advance preparations yourself, …

]]>https://www.mobal.com/blog/japan/tips-for-travelers-to-2020-tokyo-olympics/feed/0Mobal – Now At Tokyo Station!https://www.mobal.com/blog/japan/mobal-now-at-tokyo-station/
https://www.mobal.com/blog/japan/mobal-now-at-tokyo-station/#respondTue, 30 Jul 2019 14:40:37 +0000https://www.mobal.com/blog/?p=14039Starting 1st August 2019, Mobal sims can be collected from Tokyo Station! Just head to the Travelex booth located in the Marunouchi North exit. About Tokyo Station Tokyo Station is more than just a travel hub. Upgraded from a station to a “station-city” it’s now a must visit area. Collect your pre-ordered Mobal sim and …